3 bedroom homes in Oakwood Lakes Chandler 85248

If you are looking to buy a home in Chandler, 3 bedroom homes in Oakwood Lakes Chandler are in a great location and great subdivision.

The whole subdivision only has 213 homes. There is a lake in the middle of the neighborhood, so approx. 60 homes have lakes view.

Oakwood Lakes Sub Division

Chandler Unified School Dist services the area. Hamilton High Boggle Jr. High and Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary.

With tons of shopping and restaurants in the area you'll never feel like you need to go far. Also the Chandler Mall is just a few miles to the North.

Oakwood Lakes is surround by homes equal in value as well as upscale homes. Just to the south side is Oakwood Hills. Most homes in the area have a market value of about $750,000.00- to well over 1 million. To the north is Ocotillo with the Vistas similar homes with views of the Ocotillo Golf Course.

If Golf is your passion you are in close proximity to more than enough course's to keep you busy through the year.

Bear Creek/Oakwood/Ironwood/San Marcos/Lone Tree/Ocotillo just to name a few.

If you would like to schedule a showing of any of the listing in Oakwood Lakes or any other homes in the area please be sure to contact me to set up an appointment. Also if you have any questions about the area or Golf course, I am always available to answer your questions.

Here is a link to Homes in South Chandler Az for your viewing pleasure.

Best Regards

Dave Bracklow      480-390-4310    dave@davebracklow.com

Rehabbing Older homes for Profit?

Before you decide to Rehab an older home in the Chandler or anywhere in the Phoeinx Metro, make sure you read this blog.(this also applies across the country)

In 2008 the EPA put a rule on the books that "Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RPR) rule requires property managers, contractors and others who perform renovations for compensation in residential housing built before 1978 to be trained and certified as renovators and to use lead-safe work practices."

The EPA reached out to AAR: The Arizona Association of Realtors to make sure we are aware of this, and to inform our clients and contractors that we might refer to our clients. See attached Flyer.

EPA Lead Base Paint

April 22nd 2010 is when they started enforcing this rule. (ignorance is no excuse)

$37,500.00 fine for each offense.

Please forward to your friends and family. (especially those in construction)

Attached is a list of Homes in Chandler(prior to 1978) that would fall into that categorey.

If you have any questions regarding Real Estate please contact me directly.

Dave Bracklow                     480-390-4310             dave@davebracklow.com

How are Home Prices in Chandler Az

Home prices in Chandler Az are stable for the time being. Home prices in the Phoenix Metro are stable as well.

Over the last 12-18 months the inventory in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa and the rest of the East Valley have remained stable.

Inventory has been climbing slowly over the past 18-24 months, but not to truely call it a buyers market. In late 2011 and most of 2012 inventory was low, prices were low and investors were incredible active. Forcing prices to go up at a pretty good clip. Inventory in Chandler was at about 1.5-2.5 months. Now we are at about 4-5 months inventory. Those numbers were the same across the board in Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Queen Creek  and most of Phoenix.

Some people believe interest rates will climb (slightly), which will have the same effect as an increase in inventory. People that have been on the fence listing their home, will take a bigger beating in the short run. Buyers will have less buying power.

Prediction: Home prices in Chandler will remain stable, but will be very little growth, if any over the next 12 months.

I will continue to keep track of the inventory over the next 12 months to see home this all pans out.

If you'd like me to keep you up to date on a weekly or monthly basis, please call or e-mail me and I will get that going for you.

Best Regards

Dave Bracklow                480-390-4310                dave@davebracklow.com

Homes for Sale Marbella Vineyards

Today we will look at 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale Marbella Vineyards. There are re-sales homes in this sub-division as well as New Homes.

Shea Homes has 3 seperate sub communities. Evolve,Inspire and Intrigue.

Homes in this community come with so many upgrades you won't be spending much over the base price to end up with a great trun key home.

Marbella Vineyards - Evolve

At Marbella Vineyards Gilbert Az

Beds: 4-6     Baths: 2-4         Sq Ft: 2,843-4,497             Base Pricing From: $367,990-$431,990

Shea Homes (Evolve)

Marbella Vineyards - Inspire

At Marbella Vineyards Gilbert Az

Beds: 3-4       Baths: 2-3         Sq Ft: 2,472-3,351             Base Pricing From: $296,990-$334,990

Shea Homes (Inspire)

Marbella Vineyards - Intrigue

At Marbella Vineyards Gilbert Az

Beds: 3-4     Baths: 2-3          Sq Ft: 1,895-2,922            Base Pricing From: $269,990-$308,990

Shea Homes (Intrigue)

With an abundance of 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale Marbella Vineyards, you should be able to find what you like.

Marbella Vineyards falls into the C.U.S.D. Weinberg Elementary School Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Basha High School

Very nice location in the East Valley with a short drive to access the 202 and shopping @ the San Tan Village.

Whether you are looking at re-sale homes or new builds, make sure you are represented through the process.

Here is a link to Homes for Sale in Gilbert 85298. Marbella Vineyards in inside of this zipcode.

When you walk into a New Home Subdivision the Realtor working in the office "ONLY" represents the builder and "ONLY" has the builders interests.

In the current market, most builders will come down on the price of spec homes.

If you would like more information on 3 Bedroom Homes for Sale Marbella Vineyards or want to be represented in buying a new home, please call or e-mail me so we can set up an appointment to meet and discuss your needs.

Dave Bracklow                          480-390-4310                     dave@davebracklow.com

Some of the most Expensive homes in America

This blog will list a few of The Most Expensive homes in America.

I am re-writing and reposting this from Investor Extreme. I will list the 2 that give the greatest contrast.
Great article that listed The Most Expensive home in each of the 50 states.

This home in California is listed at $195 Million (that's alot of zeros)

12 beds 14 baths 43,000 sqft 3 pools the house sits on 25 acres in Beverly Hills

California Mansion

Here is another one listed in North Dakota

• Size: 11,000 square feet
• Lot: 780 acres
• Price per square foot: $273
• Est. mortgage: $11,195/mo
• Standout feature: covered arena

N.Dakota Mansion

What a contrast. $195 million for 25 acres of land in Southern Calif and 780 acres for  $3 million in the Dakotas.

I wonder what the tax burden and yearly maintanace cost is on each of these homes??????
Even if you hit the Lottery "BIG" I don't think you can afford the California Home.

I've attached a list of Expensive Homes in Arizona as a contrast to Expensive Homes in America.
(over 1 Million )

Remeber if you call me to see any of the homes in Arizona, you'll need to be pre-qualified.

Dave Bracklow 480-390-4310 dave@davebracklow.com

Housing Statistics in Chandler and Phoenix

If we could only know for sure what the future Housing Statistics might look like. In Chandler and Phoenix Metro things look like they will stay stable through 2015. Many analysis project stability and slow growth in the next year.

Here are some of the more important indicators to look for in the coming year.

(we can re-visit this in December of 2015 to see how we did0

Distressed properties are down. from 16,000 in December of 2012 to 5,844 in December of  2014.The total is only 9.8% of the market for both Short Sales and REO properties. In 2006 30% were short sales and 30-40% were REO. Only about 1/3 the inventory were normal sales.

Days on market and months inventory has been holding steady for the last 6 months. Ave days on market is 88 monthly inventory is about 4-5.

As 2014 comes to an end some of the national predictions for 2015 are out there now. Our market has been stable over the last 16 months. Most are saying we will continue with this stability. John Kenneth Galbraith said something useful about predictions that will act as a disclaimer: The only good thing about economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable. :) Little humor.

5 things to consider in the future.

Millennials:“Millennials are the largest population base today.
Baby boomers are no longer the largest age group; it is 22-year-olds who now hold that title.
There will be more than 4.6 million heads of household in their prime home buying years
(millennials are between ages 18 to mid-thirƟes) by the year 2020.

New Home Sales: May economist believe that new home starts will be better than last year. My opionion.(Maybe) but not by much.

Home Prices: Up, but not like we saw in 2013. Slow and steady for 2015 (3%)

Interest Rates: Split Decision. Some say up to 5.0% others say min. increase.(time will tell)

Mortgages will be easier to obtain?: Hopefully not. It may hurt my business, but I think we need to continue to be careful with this item.

Please reply to this blog with "YOUR" prediction on any or all items.

Best Regards  Dave Bracklow

New Home sales in Cooley Station Gilbert Az

The New homes for sale in Cooley station are moving quickly.

I went there with a client last week and there were 4 spec homes available. Now there is only one.

My client originally want to purchase a re-sale home but she wasn't happy with what she was seeing. Most of the homes didn't have the upgrades that the builder in putting in for free. Upside for my client is she will get a brand new home with alot of really nice upgrades included. (i.e. grantie countertops, tile flooring throughout....). The downside is she will be responsible for window coverings and backyard landscaping.

The new homes in Cooley Station include the window coverings and backyard landscaping.

Here is the home my client is considering:

 

Front of Home

First Floor

Second Floor

Rooms are actually fairly large and the loft is perfect for her study.

We will be heading back today to see again and maybe write a contract.

The home is in Gilbert and the schools are as follows:

Elementary School: Towne Meadows Elementary            Jr. High School: Highland Elementary           High School: Highland High

Gilbert Unified School Dist are rated high in the Valley of the Sun.

Cooley Station is only about 2 miles from the San Tan Village. Also known as San Tan Mall, has more shopping than I can list without boring you to death. If it isn't at San Tan Mall you probably won't find it anywhere else.

Re-Sale homes in the area are competitive with the New Homes in Cooley Station. I've attached a link for your viewing pleasure.  Homes in Gilbert 85296

Please don't hesitate to contact me to set up an appointment to see Homes in Cooley Station or any other part of Gilbert.

Dave Bracklow        480-390-4310     dave@davebracklow.com

5 Mistakes that will Kill your Fix and Flip

5  Mistakes that will Kill your Fix and Flip

1. Taking Too Much Time

The best way to avoid this probelm  is to create a timeline for your project, and stick to it. The timeline should go hand in hand with your project budget and include all phases of the project: from the time you buy the property to the time that you sell it. Then you need to revisit the timeline and make adjustments. More than likely you will have problem with your time, but you will learn by your mistakes.

Avoid the urge to figure it out as you go.. Make the timeline anyway, and keep making adjustments when things come up. The timeline will hold you on course and, along with your budget, will stop the project from getting too far off goal.

2. Not Having/Sticking to a Realistic Budget

Also with your timeline you'll want to set up a budget and stay with it. Seems logical, but this is another killer in regards to any Fix and Flip.

There are two ways that your fix and flip can fall apart due to the budget. Here they are and how to avoid them:

Budget doesn’t cover everything: You want to make sure your project budget covers all the costs you will incur. This of course includes all improvements you plan to make, so be sure that all activity in the house has a line item (from demolition to final cleaning).

Also, make sure that the “soft costs” are included. These would be things like loan interest, taxes, utilities, permits, architect fees, etc.

Budget is unrealistic: If you plan on replacing the roof on your flip, be sure to budget more than $100 for it. I am being a bit extreme, of course, but I am trying to make a point. You need to make sure that the line item expenses in your budget are achievable given what you know about the property going in.

3. Over-Improving the Property

It’s hard to know when to stop improving on a fix and flip, especially if you have the resources. There are things that really make a fix and flip pop, like granite countertops, crown molding, tile, hard wood floors, landscaping, and the list can go on.  Every house should have a few things that make people say, “WOW!” when they walk through your property. These things make your house stand out and will help you sell quickly.

More importantly you need to only improve the property with the market. If you are in an area that doesn't support Granite Counter tops, you may only need to put in Formica.

4. Not Preparing for Unforeseen Issues

This is by far my least favorite part of fix and flips. As I said before, there are just too many variables in a fix and flip to anticipate all of them. You just can’t know everything. If you budget a fixed % of unseen variables you may make it thru.

5. Over-Pricing the Property

An overpriced house will not get the attention it deserves when it first goes out for sale. The first time a house is listed is when it’s on most people’s radars. If you are priced right, you should be getting interested buyers as soon as it gets listed. For a variety of reasons, you want your house to go under contract within a few weeks of getting listed. The obvious reason is that you want to sell and get your hard earned profits. The second reason is that you don’t want it to sit on the market.

Good luck with your Fix and Flips

Please call me when you are ready to try one of these and I will get you started.

Dave Bracklow    480-390-4310    dave@davebracklow.com

The Why and How of Home Staging in Chandler and Gilbert

If you are going to be staging your home for sale in the near future, you will most likely want to do it as professionally and successfully as possible to get the best sale price.

Many homeowners have to put a lot of money into their home before they can sell it, and some even enlist the services of  a staging expert to do an assessment before they put it on the market.

You don’t have to spend alot of money getting your home ready, and you can do a lot of it yourself. Consider these easy staging tips when you are going to stage your home.

Clean Your Home From Top To Bottom

While you would most likely clean your home before you attempt to sell it, if you really want your sale to be successful, clean every single thing in the home. This includes steam cleaning the carpets, washing and waxing the floors, getting the grout and grunge out of the tiles and more.

If you don’t have the time or energy to do it yourself, you might want to pay for a professional cleaning service so you can guarantee cleanliness.

Give Your Home One Basic Hue

If you are going to be selling your home, there are some colors that may put off potential buyers. If you have rooms in colors like red or lime green, the buyer may be put off with just one glance.

Choose one soft color and paint the whole home. You may require a professional painter’s advice and help in this area if you have no eye for design or if you do not possess any color coordination techniques. What you like and what the bulk of people like may not be the same.

Say No To Clutter

This is one of the most important steps in Home Staging. Get rid of the clutter in your home.People are like cats. They will be so interested in Your Stuff they will forget to look closely at the home.

If you have loads of newspapers, magazines, mini statues and miscellaneous junk sitting around your home and on coffee tables, clear it off. Put it away in storage boxes so you can take it when you move – or do some spring cleaning and get rid of everything you don’t need.

Show as much counter space as you possibly can, as this will better represent the space.

Buyers can quickly change their yes to a no when they enter the home that they first adored from the outside, only to see all your "JUNK" everywhere. Logically, everyone knows a home will be emptied before selling, but the clutter can ruin the whole feeling of purchasing a new home. Also remove all personal photos.

Perform Some Minor Repairs

If you notice scratches, rips, blotches or any broken items in the home, try to fix them yourself or hire a professional handyman service. Unless your home has just been remodeled I suggest hiring a home inspector to address all the big ticket items. Repairing your home before a sale will definitely improve your home’s appeal.

Selling a home is always a challenge, but with a little bit of hard work, you can turn your home into a move-in ready paradise for potential buyers.

You’d be surprised what a thorough cleaning and a new coat of paint can do for a space. For expert assistance with home staging, please contact me so I can guide you through the process before we list your home for sale.

Best Reagrds

Dave Bracklow         480-390-4310         dave@davebracklow.com

Homes for Sale in Mesquite Grove Estate

Mesquite Grove Estates is a gated subdivision in South Chandler. 85249.

Semi custom homes on larger lots. Lot sizes ranging from 10,000 - 20,000 sq.ft.

Most of the homes range in size from 3,000-4,000 sq.ft. There are 216 homes in the Subdivison, which is professionally managed by Kinney Management.

Mesquite Grove

This subdivison is surrounded by semi custom homes, which helps in holding the high market value in the area.

Jacaranda Place, Bela Flor, TW Lewis, just to name a few.

Major cross streests:  Chandler Heights to the Notrth, Riggs to the South, Gilbert Rd to the West, Lindsay to the East.

The subdivison Mesquite Grove Estates falls within the Chandler Unified School Dist. Schools are as follows.

Elementary School: Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary       Jr. High School: Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High    High School: Basha High School

With the Subdivison being so small, Homes for Sale in Mesquite Grove Estate showing up on the MLS are few and far betweeen.

Homes that are listed at fair market value tend to sell fairly quick.

I work in the East Valley and I am available to help any interested buyers or sellers with questions or needs. Don't hesitate to call or e-mail me to set up an appointment at your earliest convenience to view any or all Homes for sale in Mesquite Grove Estates. Here is a link to homes in and around the area Chandler 85249

Dave Bracklow    480-390-4310        Dave@DaveBracklow.com

Free photos of Santa Claus in Chandler Az

Free photos of Santa Claus in Chandler Az are all over the place. Here is a list to choose from.

Santa Claus

He will be at the A.J. Chandler Park on the following days.  (please call Tumbleweed to verify 480-782-2735)

Thursday, December 11: 5-7 p.m.
Pueblo Middle School Choir will perform from 6-7 p.m.

Saturday, December 20: Noon to 5 p.m.

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and simply "Santa", is a figure with, historical origins who, in most western cultures brings gifts to the homes of the good children on 24 December, the night before Christmas.  In some European countries children receive their presents on St. Nicholas' Day, 6 December.

The modern figure of Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch figure of Sinteklass, whose name is a dialectal pronunciation of St. Nicholas

He may have absorbed elements of the god ODIN, who was associated with the Germanic pagan midwinter event of Yule and led the Wild Hunt, a ghostly procession through the sky. Over time, traits of this character and the British folklore character Father Christmas merged to form the modern Santa Claus known today.

All in all I think we all enjoy the Folklore associated with Christmas and our European history.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (I guess I'm not politically correct because I didn't wish you a "Happy Holidays")

Dave Bracklow

Homes for Sale in CAYS PAVILION Ahwatukee

Homes for Sale in CAYS PAVILION Ahwatukee ony come on the market once in awhile.

South Mountain

The Subdivision only contains 102 homes. Size of homes range between 1300-2700 Square Feet.

The HOA is profesionally managed, and their HOA dues are approx $185 semi anually.

The subdivision in on the South side of South Mountain which is the Second largest city park in the world.

Yes I did say in the World.

 

With an endless amount of trails, you can Horseback Ride, Hike or Mountain Bike forever.

Cays Pavillion is also a short distance to Pecos Road which gives easy access to I-10.

The Cays Pavillion Schools are part of the Kyrene School Dist. The schools in this dist get a high rating within the Valley of the Sun.

Elementary School: Kyrene de los Lagos School   Jr. High School: Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School   High School: Mountain Pointe High School

Here are a few Homes for Sale in 85048.

Please contact me directly if you would like more information on Homes for Sale in Cays Pavillion or an other homes in the East Valley.

Dave Bracklow     480-390-4310    Dave@DaveBracklow.Com

4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Ray Ranch

4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Ray Ranch

Ray Ranch is a subdivision in Gilbert just south of the 202 Santan Freeway and east of Higley.

There are approx 427 homes in this Subdivision ranging between 1300 and 4300 sq.ft. More than likely the 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Ray Ranch are in the 1800-2800 sq.ft. range.

Prime location in Gibert. Easy access to the 202 via Higley Rd. To the east less than 2 miles from Toka Sticks Golf Club. To the west is the San Tan Mall

There is more shopping in San Tan Mall than I can write about today.

Set to open in the spring of 2015 is Top Golf to the north. Another great feature to the location of Ray Ranch is it's close proximity to the William Gateway airport. In the not so near future, it will be the largest Airport in Maricopa county.

Higley Schools that are assigned to this subdivision are as follows:

Elementary: Gateway School Jr. High : Cooley Middle School High School: Williams Field High School

Home sales in the area are currently stable (December 2014). Most of what I've read supports the same in the coming months.

Here is a list of homes in Ray Ranch and the 85296 Zip Code in Gilbert Az.

If you would like to set up an appointment to view listings or discuss Home Sales in Ray Ranch or Gilbert please call or e-mail.

Dave Bracklow              

480-390-4310               Dave@DaveBracklow.com

3 Bedroom Homes in The Vineyards Chandler for Sale.

3 Bedroom Homes in The Vineyards Chandler for Sale.

This is a very nice subdivision north of Germann between Alma School and Dobson.

Quick access to the 202 San Tan via Alma School or Dobson. To the south on Germann is a number of shopping centers. A short drive to Frys/Sprouts and a number of Restuarants. Just to the north is the Chandler mall and other resturants as well. East on Germann and you are just 5 minutes from Tumble Weed Rec Center.

Just to the West is the Price Rd Tech Corridor. Businesses include Intel and Orbital to the south.

Chandler Schools that service this subdivision include Jacobson Elementary/Boogle Jr. High and Hamilton High.

With 437 homes in the Subdivision, with a range of 1500-2500 sq.ft.

3 bedroom homes in the Vineyards comprise just under 50%. The bulk of the homes have 4 bedroom or 3 plus a den.

Please call or e-mail me today to set up an appointment to view one of these great homes or other homes in the East Valley.

Your Chandler Realtor.

Dave Bracklow          480-390-4310          Dave@DaveBracklow.com

Re-modleing a 4 Bedroom Home in Porter Acres Gilbert

When re-modleing a 4 Bedroom Home in Porter Acres Gilbert you need to be aware of a few.

One of the most asked questions is "Will re-modeling my home add value to  it? The answer is always yes.

Second question is home much value? That depends on many variables. Did you cut corners?Did you spend to much on the re-model? Did you upgrade to high for your particular neighborhood or market area.

The best advise I ever received from one of my co-workers was "In a perfect world" you will re-model your home 1-3 years prior to selling. That way you get to enjoy the product and reap the returns on the money you spent.

Good Rule of thumb is 80-90 % return on Kitchens and Bathrooms. 50-75% on the rest of the home.

The problem with trying to sell a home that has "No Upgrades" in Porter Acres is you will need to sell below market value minus the cost of the upgraded home.

Here are a few other things to be aware of when looking at Re-modeling in Porter Acres or any other part of Gilber or the east valley.

For those who have undertaken such a project, you may know there are many lessons learned through the remodel process: choosing the counter tops, carpets, cabinets, tile, paint, handles, various fixtures, fans, hardware, lighting and, most importantly, the selection of contractors.

Below are my top ten lessons learned which also includes an additional bonus of a LIFE LESSON.

1. According to your contractor, every former contractor had “no idea what they were doing.”

2. A bid means a measure of the truth with a guarantee of a lot more excuses to come later.

3. To a contractor, tomorrow is referring to an unspecified time in the not so near future.

4. “Back-order” means hurry up and wait.

5. A paint chip has no resemblance to itself once painted on any surface larger than one square foot.

6. A carpet sample looks nothing like thestuff they  installed.

7. Expecting a contractor to clean up as they “go” would be like expecting a baby to change their diaper and clean up after they “go.”

8. There is a reason the word contractor contains the word contract – take the time to write up a contract.

9. The carpenter’s creed “measure twice and cut once” is terrific advice.

10. Be forewarned that at some point the stress and mess of it all will magnify your worst personality traits.

Porter Acres is in the Gilbert School Dist. Elementry School is Houston and the High School in Gilbert High. Both very good schools and a high scoring school dist as well.

Here is a link to homes in Porter Acres and the surrounding area (85234)

If  you're interested in buying or selling a home in Porter Acres ,85234, or Gilbert please call or e-mail me today. I am a full time agent and would love to meet with you to discuss your needs.

Dave Bracklow        480-390-4310           Dave@DaveBracklow.com

4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Seville

4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Seville are very desireable. The community has its own Golf Course and the Gilbert schools in the Subdivision have an extermely high rating.

The homes in this subdivision have a wide range of sizes and decor. You could purchase homes for as little as $110/sq.ft.

Then on the other side of the coin you can be looking at aa acre parcel for well over one million dollars.

The Club House has Tennis Courts, full size Work out room, and a water park for the kids.

Seville Golf Course is a premier course in the East Valley. When it comes to Gilbert golf courses, it gets no better than Seville . The picturesque 18 hole course captures the challenge of the game and the beautiful views of  the San Tan Mountains. The Seville is one of the best golf course Gilbert has to offer. If you want to golf Gilbert or any of the other areas around Phoenix, Seville Golf & Country Club is your top choice. Other golf courses may have good golf but Seville has a truly uniquely challenging Phoenix golf course.

 

                                                                 

Schools in Gilbert have some of the top ratings in the Phoenix Metro.

If you would like more information on any 4 Bedroom Homes for Sale in Seville please feel free to contact me directly.

I would love to help you on your home search.

Dave Bracklow

480-390-4310

Dave@DaveBracklow.com